Surface

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 19, 2005
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 312 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 279 out of 312
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 312
  3. Negative: 28 out of 312
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  1. LisaB
    Mar 4, 2006
    10
    Fantastic Show which caught my eye considering i rarely watch TV, however i have trouble finding it again as the last two times it has been on a different times and this week it is on neither of the previously times and seem to have disappeared altogether. When the bloody hell is it on again please!
  2. GinE
    Jun 30, 2006
    10
    They cancel a show because the reviewers say "they did not like it" but they'll keep reality crap on TV that make normal people hate their lives. Good Job you dumb jerks. My whole family loved the show which is rare
  3. DENISER
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    I love this Show; every week my 5 kids and I would sit in the living room just to see what was going to happened that week... and that's rare..It unique; exciting; you laugh you cry it all in one. It's not the same old boring shows & plots they give every week... We want more....you guys are awesome ;finally something we look forward to seeing....Thank You; Denise & my kids
  4. RobertM
    Nov 9, 2005
    10
    Lake Bell. Need I say more?
  5. KathyV
    Nov 30, 2006
    10
    Very interesting show. I can't believe they cancelled it. I guess shows with imagination don't make it on TV any more.
  6. DaigoV
    Feb 6, 2006
    10
    Surface is... misterious, appealing, exciting. A good mix of Sci-fi and drama, it really appeals an audience that is widely ignored by most commercial free TV. I offer Two Toes way UP!
  7. CarmenH
    Feb 9, 2006
    10
    Great show that caught my eye.
  8. RebeccaF
    Apr 9, 2006
    10
    I love this show so much it is a great thriller it kept me on the edge of my seat at some points in the show!!! I can't wait until next season!!!
  9. lesliec
    Jul 14, 2006
    10
    kept the tension going throughout. humorous too.
  10. HaleyS
    Jul 25, 2006
    10
    I loved this show it kept you on the edge of your seat.And I absolutly loved how the season ended. I'm real mad because now I'll never get to know what happened.
  11. RyanM
    Jul 6, 2006
    10
    Surface is one of the better sci-fi shows out right now
  12. DonnaMarieM
    Aug 21, 2006
    10
    From Ireland - downloaded it on Itunes - best show ever had my family addicted. Have to bring it back would be stupid not too, best thing since xfiles.
  13. PaulL
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    NBC needs to fire those in charge of cancelling surface. Great show---bring it back please!
  14. LindaS
    Jan 4, 2007
    10
    I didn't know it was canceled. I was hoping to see it as a mid season replacement. Now, I'm sad. Please bring it back.
  15. AdrianH.
    May 27, 2007
    10
    Absolutely fantasic, an original story line that breaks the boundries of scifi and the family, a must for any family with teenage kids and parents alike
  16. JohnM
    Oct 19, 2005
    10
    It took a few episodes, but I think this one has passed the other sci-fi-ish offerings on TV this year. As more of the stopry starts to emerge, this show is just getting better and better
  17. JeffF
    Jan 10, 2006
    10
    The Best show!!!!!!!! Better than Lost and all the others. The critics are out of touch with good entertainment and impossible to please so to hell with them.
  18. CheryleM
    Nov 8, 2006
    10
    I can't believe they cancelled 1 of the best shows.. I really looked forward to seeing this show every week. I'm really disappointed in the network for letting this show go !!! How stupid can you be !!!!
  19. JessicaN
    Jan 19, 2006
    10
    I love this show. All the people who spewed vitriol on the show must have only seen one episode or part of one episode. And since when is Speilbergian an insult?
  20. mickes
    Jan 3, 2006
    10
    Awsome show!, i never miss an episode, so cool!
  21. amys
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    I loved this show !!!!!!! I know when the critics don't like something then the program will be great! This goes for everything -- tv, movies, plays, etc. what world do they live in? BRING BACK SURFACE!!!! As usual we are left wondering what next was going to happen
  22. BEttyeR
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    Best Sci-Fi I have seen. What a shame not to continue, all newspaers were neg and those who watched week after week were positive.
  23. MinaH
    Feb 4, 2006
    10
    Ignore the know-it all, seen-it-all critics and professional cynics. "Surface" has great storytelling and is consistently well acted and written. This is a great deep sea mystery/conspiracy yarn that maintains multiple suspenseful storylines with just the right mix of action and human drama. Lake Bell is (surprise!) terrific.
  24. CharlesK
    Feb 7, 2006
    10
    Surface and Battlestar Galactica are the two best shows on television.
  25. ChrisA
    Mar 10, 2006
    10
    Awsome show, I hope there's a second season.
  26. mikec
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    I loved the show. It was the best i have seen in a long time. I hope it comes back on
  27. MistyF
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    I love this show!! Its refreshing and something NEW!! I'm just hoping that they bring it back for a second season.
  28. AprylT
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    My family really enjoyed this television series, we are huge sci-fi fans. We would like to know when this show will be back for it's next season.
  29. NikkiW
    Apr 1, 2006
    10
    I can't wait untill the second season!
  30. KelT
    May 1, 2006
    10
    I finally saw all 15 episodes and I just love it!! It's definitely one of the best sci-fi shows around!
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Awards & Rankings

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#60 Best TV Season of 2005
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#1 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
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#41 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
39

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 23
  3. Negative: 12 out of 23
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    30
    It's a bland Spielberg wannabe that doesn't succeed in evoking much creepiness or wonder
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  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    12
    The most confusing ensemble drama of the new season.
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  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Sid Smith
    40
    Though relentlessly ominous, "Surface" is, so far, only good for surface scares.
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